God of War TV series seeks new Kratos after Ryan Hurst injury

Ryan Hurst suffered a severe biceps injury that forces him out of the lead role of Kratos in the live‑action "God of War" series produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon Prime Video. The production, slated to resume filming in mid‑October, must quickly find a replacement to keep its tight schedule.

Former WWE star and strongman Braun Strowman (real name Adam Scherr) has posted cryptic hints and shared a photo of an Amazon Studios visitor pass, prompting fans to link him to the recasting. He is now the leading candidate, though no official confirmation has been made. The series, overseen by showrunner Ronald D. Moore, has a two‑season commitment; four of the ten episodes of the first season were already completed when Hurst’s injury occurred. Producers are still deciding whether to reshoot those episodes, apply digital fixes, or introduce a new actor from episode five onward.